VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

For the team of our “Transition to sustainable e-mobility (Trans2SMo)”, we seek applications for the position of “Energy Advisor”.

Contract Duration: December 2025 (with a possibility of extension)
Number of Position: 1
Band: 4

A. Project Background

The aim of the project titled “Transition to sustainable e-mobility (Trans2SMo)” is to promote innovative solutions for climate protection and energy efficiency in the transport sector, with a focus on optimising rapid, self-sustaining electrification.

Responsibilities

The position holder is responsible for the below tasks:

• Managing an area of responsibility that forms part of the programme objectives, team agreements and/or agreements with the superior
• Assisting project/programme initiatives to provide professional advisory services to and cooperate with a broad range of target groups
• Advice supervisor on all task when implementing GIZ rules and regulation
• Advice supervisor in the field of project's planning, steering and monitoring
• Independently implement goals and requirements set by the line manager
• Make decisions which have a short-term effect within a limited project area/ unit
• Assist supervisor to identify day to day problem and suggest appropriate solution

In this context, the position holder fulfils the following tasks:

B. Tasks (Specific for Job Role)

• Supervise the development and implementation of project plans and activities, especially on electric Mobility (E-mobility), including preparation of work plans and required reports;
• Establish and maintain productive relationships with main political partner and implementing partners;
• Provide expertise on the involvement of private sector, banks, investors in the area of e-mobility;
• Assist the Project Manager/Coordinator in supervising strategic alignment of programme activities for the development of E-mobility sector;
• Monitor operational budget against funds availability for the program components on e-mobility;
• Develop ideas and concepts for new activities in line with programme objectives, outputs and indicators;
• Identify needs for external support and advice; definition of terms of references, selection and supervision of contracted third parties including performance evaluation;
• Plan and prepare workshops, seminars, and other events on subjects that are related to the project’s field of activities;
• Coordinate with private sector entities and other relevant stakeholders to achieve programme objective;
• Assist supervisor on all task when implementing GIZ rules and regulation;
• Exchange of expertise, both regional and global as well as internal as external on the topics of e-mobility. 

C. Required qualifications, competences and experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Science/ Commerce;
• Master’s degree in Business/ Finance/ Management is required.

Professional experience

• 7 years of professional experience working in renewable energy sector;
• 5 years of professional experience working with private companies, banks, MFIs in renewable energy sector;
• 3 years professional experience in an international organisation would be an advantage;
• In-depth understanding of developing bankable business plan, understanding investors requirements, start-ups ecosystem;

Other knowledge, additional competences

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English and Bangla, proficiency in German language will be an advantage;
• Excellent command of MS-Office and other web-based applications/software tools;
• Good working knowledge of modern telecommunication/IT systems;
• Ability to work well under pressure and must be a strong team player;
• Must have good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to work in an intercultural environment.

We only accept electronic applications.
If you meet the above requirements, please apply through the link below.

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Please, submit your CV in .pdf format (word document will not be accepted)

Last Date of Application: 21 September 2024

No phone calls please. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.